Veronica Peduncularis "Georgia Blue as of 4/29/2010

'Georgia Blue' forms beautiful mats of purple-tinged leaves. In spring, this free-flowering groundcover boasts abundant iridescent blue flowers. It grows to about 9 inches high and a foot wide. It is a vigorous and easy-to-grow cultivar.
Noteworthy characteristics: This mat-forming species is perfect for a rock garden, alpine house, or trough, and is also suitable for the edge of a mixed herbaceous border.

Care: Provide moderately fertile to poor, well-drained soil in full sun.
Propagation: Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in autumn or spring.

The tip of the S Rock Wall as of 4/27/2010

Not the best photo so I'll have to get a better one with more true color.

South Rock Wall but it faces East actually.

1. Lamium Maculatum "Beacon Silver" (also known as spotted white deadnettle and purple dragon

2. Phlox Subulata "Emerald Blue (also known as Moss Phlox, Moss Pink, Mountain Phlox) creeper growing to a height of 6 inches and covering a 20 inch wide area. According to one news story, the plants give off an odor that can supposedly be mistaken for marijuana. This has been known to cause altercations between gardeners and law enforcement personnel or criminals.

3. Sedum Selskianum Variegatum - I'll have a closer up photos of this beauty!

4. Veronica Peduncularis "Georgia Blue (creeping speedwell).

5. Dianthus  Ed's Best We call him Big Wooly